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Former town councillor Dave McKenzie is Barrhead's new mayor

Former town councillor Dave McKenzie is Barrhead's new mayor

The people have spoken. After a four-week election campaign the Barrhead area voters had the chance to decide on who lead them for the next four years in the Oct.
Up-to-date election results available online

Up-to-date election results available online

Want to know who won in Oct. 16’s municipal and school board trustee election — look to our website and Facebook pages. Due to press deadlines, our Oct. 17 issue of the Barrhead Leader will not include the election results.
Barrhead resident appointed to Premier 's Council on the Status of Persons with Disabilities

Barrhead resident appointed to Premier 's Council on the Status of Persons with Disabilities

Barrhead resident Cathy Smith says her experience working in the health care and child services fields and as a parent of a child with a rare disability will serve her well in her new role as member on Premier’s Council on the Status of Persons with
Recreational funding in question

Recreational funding in question

How much will the Town of Barrhead receive from the County of Barrhead for jointly run recreation facilities and programs? That is the question town councillors asked during their Oct. 10 meeting.
County considering alternatives for Belvedere Bridge swimmers

County considering alternatives for Belvedere Bridge swimmers

County of Barrhead councillors believe Pembina River-swimmers need a safer place to go other than the Belvedere Bridge. Council voted unanimously Oct. 3 on a motion from Coun.
Mayoral candidates face off at forum

Mayoral candidates face off at forum

Mayoral candidates Mark Vriend and Dave McKenzie are competing for the big chair on town council in next week’s municipal election and both have differing opinions on how best to achieve their vision of a vibrant, prosperous community.
Town council candidates vie for votes

Town council candidates vie for votes

Town of Barrhead council candidates attended an open forum for the upcoming municipal election at the Seniors Drop-In Centre Oct. 4.
Giving the gift of hope

Giving the gift of hope

No one knows what receiving a shoebox from Operation Christmas Child can mean in a young person’s life better than Jerry Amal Prasad.
Division 4 candidates answer questions

Division 4 candidates answer questions

The race for Division 4 is underway in the County of Barrhead. Candidates Bill Lane and Ron Barton participated in the forum at the Seniors Drop In Centre Oct.
Barrhead north trustee candidate favours curriculum redesign

Barrhead north trustee candidate favours curriculum redesign

Four years ago Jennifer Tuininga decided to run as Pembina Hills Public Schools (PHPS) trustee because she wanted to better facilitate communication between the board and the various communities they serve.
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